Devine Scripture

Proverbs 11:19

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

Context

v.18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

v.19This passage

v.20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 19:23

    The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

  • Proverbs 10:16

    The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

  • Romans 2:8

    but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,

  • Acts 10:35

    but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

  • 1 John 3:7

    My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

  • Proverbs 1:16

    For their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed blood.